MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,560 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,corrosion to floorpans/chassis rails,suspension mounts
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
all brake pipes pitted some are rusty
front number plate water marked and cracked
nearside front tyre splits on inner sidewall
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
all brake pipes pitted some are rusty
front number plate water marked and cracked
nearside front tyre splits on inner sidewall
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust rear box rusty
front number plate cracked and deteriorated
metal brake pipes pitted,some are rusty
nearside front tyre cut in sidewall
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
exhaust rear box rusty
front number plate cracked and deteriorated
metal brake pipes pitted,some are rusty
nearside front tyre cut in sidewall
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S956 DBW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S956 DBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S956 DBW registered?
S956 DBW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 November 1998.
Is S956 DBW safe to buy?
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